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Model year 2023 · Kia

2023 Kia Carnival recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Carnival — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on April 10, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CARNIVAL.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Carnival, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V232000April 10, 2026Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
24V025000January 18, 2024Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
23V236000March 31, 2023Structure › Body › Door
23V179000March 17, 2023Trailer HitchesPark outside

Systems involved: Structure (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V232000Manufacturer no. SC368

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
April 10, 2026
Owner notification
June 2, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
141,032 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CARNIVAL

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Carnival vehicles. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the fuel pipe and fuel rail.

Safety risk

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC368. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 24, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V232000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V025000Manufacturer no. SC292

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
January 18, 2024
Owner notification
March 15, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
101,049 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CARNIVAL

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sportage and 2022-2024 Carnival vehicles. The roof molding may loosen and detach.

Safety risk

A detached roof molding can create a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the roof molding and replace or secure it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 15, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC292.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V025000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V236000Manufacturer no. SC266

Structure › Body › Door

Report received by NHTSA
March 31, 2023
Owner notification
April 28, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
51,568 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CARNIVAL

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling all 2022 and certain 2023 Carnival vehicles. The auto-reverse feature for the power sliding doors (PSD) may not activate in all situations.

Safety risk

A power sliding door that does not auto-reverse can close on an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the power sliding door control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC266.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V236000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V179000Manufacturer no. SC265

Trailer Hitches

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
March 17, 2023
Owner notification
May 16, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,555 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CARNIVAL

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Safety risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V179000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 13, 2026.